“MERAKI” by Nicole Elocin & Shino Kikai is a soulful Amapiano project built around creativity, emotion and intentional musical expression. The project blends contemporary piano grooves with atmospheric textures, melodic instrumentation and expressive vocals, giving the music a warm and immersive character.
Nicole Elocin and Shino Kikai recently appeared on Phusha iPhupho featuring Amahle Gasa.
The collaboration highlights the chemistry between Nicole Elocin’s distinctive vocal style and Shino Kikai’s production and musicianship. Tracks such as “Phusha iPhupho,” “El Roi,” “iziNkanyezi,” “I Gave My All,” “Emalunde” and “Yano” explore different shades of the duo’s sound, moving between soulful, reflective and groove-driven moments.
Overall, MERAKI is an expressive and atmospheric Amapiano project that balances deep grooves with emotional songwriting and rich musical textures, showcasing Nicole Elocin and Shino Kikai’s shared creative vision.
ALBUM: Nicole Elocin & Shino Kikai – MERAKI
01.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – Phusha iPhupho (feat. Amahle Gasa)
02.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – El Roi
03.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – iziNkanyezi
04.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – Thanda Mina (feat. Chley)
05.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – I Gave My All
06.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – Ngilimele (feat. Amahle Gasa)
07.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – Emalunde
08.Nicole Elocin, Shino Kikai – Yano
